Brand Protection Intern

NEW ERA CAP LLC•Buffalo, NY

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Brand Protection Intern is an integral member of the Brand Protection team adding value through assisting with anti-counterfeiting efforts, product authentication, global investigations, customs recordals, legal document execution, training materials, and much more. This unique opportunity will give you a glimpse of global enforcement efforts for an over 100-year-old brand. The intersection of sports and lifestyle with investigations and enforcement is meant for an individual who finds fun in the chase and the product.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems
Experience conducting efficient open-source investigations through social media, open-source databases, public business records, etc.
Ability to draft effective and concise investigative reports
General knowledge of sports, logos, and schedules of their seasons/tent pole events
Comfortable collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate professionally via phone, email, and in-person
Flexible and adaptable; able to respond quickly to changing circumstances
Innovative mindset with the ability to enhance existing processes and solutions
Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive, with a track record of managing change with persistence and urgency
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program within intelligence studies, political science, criminal justice, legal studies or a related field

Nice To Haves

Investigative experience a plus

Responsibilities

Learn about anti-counterfeiting enforcement efforts for a global headwear and apparel brand
Participate in internal and external trainings
Investigate third-party marketplace listings for the potential unauthorized sale of genuine products
Collaborate with strategic league and retail partners to monitor unauthorized online/grey market activity on third-party marketplaces
Identify patterns amongst counterfeit sellers and suggest impactful enforcement opportunities on relevant platforms
Review, identify, and analyze trends of counterfeiting activities globally
Conduct internet research using OSINT to acquire more information on relevant targets
Support invoicing, Power of Attorney execution, and other administrative legal efforts for global partners
Organize samples of genuine and counterfeit samples received from investigations for proper evidence documentation
Update training materials to be used by global partners at law enforcement trainings
Assist with entering new cases, updating current cases, and evaluating old cases for new enforcement strategies
Keep all sensitive matters confidential
Other projects as assigned